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Health and Sickness - Mental and Physical Pain

Here you will learn some English words related to mental and physical pain such as "cramp", "ache", and "spasm".

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backache
backache
[noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: Backache is a common complaint among office workers. 
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colic
colic
[noun]

a condition in babies where they cry a lot and seem uncomfortable, usually because of stomach pain or gas

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cramp
cramp
[noun]

a sudden painful contraction in a muscle due to fatigue

Ex: He got a cramp in his calf during the marathon and had to stop. 
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crick
crick
[noun]

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

Ex: Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common. 
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earache
earache
[noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: Don't ignore a severe earache, it might need medical attention. 
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electric shock

a trauma caused by a physical reaction to electrical currents flowing through one's body

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eyestrain
eyestrain
[noun]

discomfort or fatigue in the eyes, often caused by prolonged reading, screen time, or other activities requiring intense visual focus

Ex: Taking short breaks during long reading sessions can prevent eyestrain. 
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growing pains

mild limb discomfort experienced by children during periods of rapid growth, typically between ages 3 and 12, though not directly caused by growth itself

Ex: Sarah complained of growing pains in her legs after a growth spurt. 
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headache
headache
[noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches. 
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lumbago
lumbago
[noun]

lower back pain, often characterized by discomfort, stiffness, or muscle tension in the lumbar region of the spine

Ex: Stretching exercises can help alleviate the symptoms of lumbago. 
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pins and needles

the sensation of tiny sharp points poking into the skin or a mild numbing feeling, often felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, caused when pressure is put on nerves

Ex: I had pins and needles in the tips of my fingers. 
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toothache
toothache
[noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: After eating too many sweets, she got a severe toothache. 
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writer's cramp

a condition characterized by painful involuntary movement or stiffness in the hand or forearm caused by excessive writing

Ex: Writer's cramp can occur after extended writing sessions. 
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ache
ache
[noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs. 
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agony
agony
[noun]

severe physical or mental pain

Ex: The patient endured the agony of chronic migraines for years. 
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anguish
anguish
[noun]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

Ex: The news of the accident brought her profound anguish as she waited for updates on her loved ones. 
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irritation

a feeling of pain or discomfort in a part of the body that is swollen or sensitive, often caused by allergens, chemicals, or injuries

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neuralgia
neuralgia
[noun]

a stabbing or burning pain along a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve

Ex: Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden, severe facial pain. 
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pang
pang
[noun]

a brief, intense physical pain or discomfort

Ex: The spicy food caused a pang of heartburn for a moment. 
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smart
smart
[noun]

an intense, stinging physical pain or discomfort, usually caused by a wound or a fresh cut

Ex: With each step, there was a noticeable smart in his injured foot. 
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spasm
spasm
[noun]

a sudden, uncontrollable tightening or contraction of a muscle

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stab
stab
[noun]

a sudden, intense sensation of an emotion

Ex: As he remembered the accident, a sudden stab of fear shot through him. 
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suffering
suffering
[noun]

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

Ex: She endured months of suffering after her surgery. 
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throb
throb
[noun]

a steady or beating sensation of pain or discomfort, often like a heartbeat, commonly felt in areas like the head or muscles

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torment
torment
[noun]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

Ex: The prisoner endured years of torment at the hands of his captors. 
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torture
torture
[noun]

extreme pain or distress inflicted upon someone, often deliberately and cruelly

Ex: The memories of his time in captivity continued to haunt him, a constant reminder of the torture he endured. 
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twinge
twinge
[noun]

a brief, intense sensation of discomfort or pain in a specific area of the body

Ex: A twinge in her knee reminded her of the old injury. 
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griping
griping
[noun]

a sharp or intense pain in the stomach area, often because of digestive issues or menstruation

Ex: The griping in her stomach indicated the onset of digestive issues. 
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decompression sickness

a condition where sudden pressure changes cause nitrogen bubbles in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

Ex: Divers should rise slowly to avoid decompression sickness. 
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repetitive strain injury

damage to muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that develops over time from repetitive movements, prolonged overuse, or sustained awkward posture during work or daily activities

Ex: After months of typing without breaks she was diagnosed with a repetitive strain injury in her right wrist. 
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chest pain

any discomfort or pressure felt in the chest area, that can be because of heart issues, digestive problems, or muscle strain

Ex: Chest pain may be exacerbated by stress and anxiety in some individuals. 
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stomachache

a pain in or near someone's stomach

Ex: Drinking too much coffee gives me a stomachache. 
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orofacial pain

discomfort or pain that arises from various structures in the mouth and face, including the jaw joints, muscles, teeth, nerves, and other related tissues

Ex: Lena's orofacial pain intensified every time she chewed, prompting her to seek immediate dental care. 
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